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United States Passport Photo

Turn any selfie into a 2x2 inch United States Passport photo — white background, free and private. Composed to look right for the years you'll carry this document.

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AI automatically detects your face, crops, and removes background

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Requirements based on official government documentation.

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How It Works

Step-by-step guide to united states passport photo to exact specifications

Upload your photo

Choose a JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WEBP photo taken face-on with even light. A recent, clear shot gives the cleanest United States Passport photo result.

Auto-crop to 2x2 inch

The tool detects your face, centers the crop, levels your eyes, and swaps in a plain white background to match the 2x2 inch passport format. Switch to Manual mode for full control over each step.

Download, print, or upload

Grab the print sheet for a photo counter or the digital file for an online passport application. Everything was processed on your device, so nothing was ever stored.

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Why Choose Imresizer?

Fast, secure, and completely free image resizing

  • 100% private, on-device

    Your United States Passport photo never leaves your device. Face detection, background removal, and resizing all run inside your browser, with nothing uploaded to any server.

  • Precise head-height and eye-line framing

    The tool centers your face and levels your eyes inside the 2x2 inch frame, so head size and vertical position land consistently instead of guessed by eye.

  • Composed to last for years

    A passport photo stays on file for the life of your document. The tool keeps framing, exposure, and background flat and even so the result still looks clean years later.

  • Print sheet and digital file, both included

    Download a high-DPI sheet with multiple 2x2 inch copies laid out on 4x6 or A4 paper for a photo counter, plus a single digital file sized for online passport submission.

  • Free, unlimited, no watermark

    Make as many United States Passport photo attempts as you need with no account, no per-photo fee, and no watermark on the finished download.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about image resizing

How do I make a United States Passport photo online for free?

Upload a clear, front-facing photo. The tool detects your face, crops it to the 2x2 inch United States Passport photo format, and replaces the background with plain white — no signup, no payment, no watermark on the download.

What size is a United States Passport photo?

A United States Passport photo is 2x2 inches (50.8x50.8 mm), which equals 600x600 pixels at 300 DPI. This tool exports at that exact pixel count automatically, with no manual measuring on your end.

How does the tool center my head and level my eyes?

Face detection locates your eyes and the outline of your head, then scales and positions the crop so your head sits centered and your eyes sit level inside the 2x2 inch square — no dragging a crop box by hand.

Does the background need to be perfectly even, with no shadow?

A flat, shadow-free background keeps the photo looking clean. The tool detects your original background, removes it, and fills in solid white edge to edge, so uneven lighting behind you isn't a problem.

Can I use the same photo for a visa or green card application too?

Check the current photo spec for each application with the issuing authority — a well-composed capture can often be resized here to fit more than one document.

What resolution should my original photo be before I upload it?

Start from a photo at least 600x600 pixels so nothing needs to be stretched. A recent, sharp shot from a phone camera gives the tool more detail to work with when it crops and centers the frame.

Is a physical print different from the digital upload file?

Yes. The print sheet is sized for a physical 2x2 inch copy at full print DPI, while the digital file is compressed for an online upload. Both come from the same capture, so you only need to take one photo.

Is this United States Passport photo maker really free?

Every feature is free — face detection, background removal, resizing, and both downloads. There's no account to create, no trial, and no watermark on your finished photo.

Will my photo be uploaded to a server?

No. Face detection, background removal, and resizing all happen locally inside your browser, so your United States Passport photo stays on your device from start to finish.

What image formats can I upload?

You can upload JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WEBP images from your phone or computer. The finished photo downloads as a standard JPG ready for printing or online submission.

How does Manual mode differ from Auto mode here?

Auto mode detects your face, crops, and replaces the background in one click for a fast result. Manual mode lets you adjust the crop and background yourself, which helps with tricky lighting or a busy original photo.

What if I'm not happy with the result?

Since nothing is uploaded and there's no limit on retries, you can retake your photo and process it again for free as many times as it takes to get a capture you're happy with.
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